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'I tried gentle parenting for a week - and it made me a worse mum'
It works for a lot of families, but is it harder than you think?
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Avoid the 'summer slide' with these 4 ways to keep kids learning, by a child development expert
Kids can lose two years off reading age during school holidays, says new study
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I've finally found the secret to happy family holidays: bring the grandparents along
The one thing you should never go on holiday without? Grandparents...
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How to save money in the summer holidays - 20 easy ideas for parents
Try these quick tips to save money during the summer holidays, without compromising on fun
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Download this FREE pocket money summer supplement - brought to you by The Week Junior and Big Issue
Help your kids learn to manage their money this summer with this downloadable guide
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Why I’m convinced men have more to do with the UK’s falling birth rates than women do
The falling birth rate has nothing to do with women's personal choices here are the real culprits
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Rising school costs could see 1 in 4 children removed from private education - expert advice for parents
Private school costs have risen by eight per cent in the last year, and they are due to rise again January 2025
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Try these magical Harry Potter games to keep your kids learning over the summer
Embrace the wizarding world of Harry Potter to keep your child's language skills from getting rusty over the school holidays
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Is it ever OK to discipline other people’s kids? Two mums share their very different views
Would you speak up if someone else's child was 'misbehaving?'
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Save up to £18 on cinema tickets with this secret Amazon Prime perk
Prime members can use this trick to save up to £18 on a trip to the cinema with the family this summer
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High demand for nannies is driving up costs, as impact of childcare shortages hits families
Nursery costs, placement shortages and parents returning to work are all factors behind rising nanny costs, according to new data
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The summer hustle isn't funny - let's not normalise what working mums are juggling
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9 things I'm doing to teach my teenage son about 'toxic masculinity'
Influencers are having a worrying impact on young boys' behaviour and attitudes
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How do working mothers juggle the school summer holidays? We asked 12 mums and their honesty is sobering
Want to know just how broken the UK childcare system is? Just ask 12 working mums how they're handling the school summer holidays
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If you're wondering how to teach your kid emotional intelligence, check out these top tips from the experts
8 expert tips for teaching kids emotional intelligence this Children's Mental Health Week (and #4 sounds like so much fun)
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10 common signs of ADHD in girls and why they often go ignored
Women often go undiagnosed for decades
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How to raise a teenager with good financial literacy, by a teen expert (and #4 is a shocker)
Help your teen avoid future debt with these five literacy tips
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10 top tips for less stressful family holidays with tweens, or teens, by an expert
Learning to 'reset' holiday expectations with teens saved the day, shares expert
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Nation's top 10 favourite games to play on holiday revealed, according to a new survey
10 million Brits declare the best game to play on holiday, says new survey - but do you agree?
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When and how to talk to your child about sex - plus top tips from child psychotherapists
Does your child have questions about the birds and the bees? Here's how to start talking about sex with your children, with expert advice to help you out.
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How to co-parent: 9 legal-expert led tips that could help (even if you don't get on)
It's hard to get used to the post-divorce dynamic, but don't let it impact your parenting approach
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Smoking and vaping have a HUGE impact on female fertility - here’s everything doctors want you to know
We all know the bad things that smoking does, but what about the good reasons for why kicking the fags is a good idea.
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Turn your kids into polyglots this summer
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What’s a healthy temperature range for children and what to do if they have a fever
It's important to check, especially if you or your children feel under the weather
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Can medicines go off? 6 signs to look out for and why you shouldn’t use expired products
This is how to keep you and your family safe if you’re wondering what to do with a medication past its use-by date…
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How to prevent and treat car sickness in children
Car sickness affects a lot of children, but there are ways to help manage it
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Are you missing out on up to £2,000 a year to help with childcare costs? Here's how to claim it
With 1.3 million parents eligible, and only 500,000 claiming it, you could be missing out on free cash from the government to help with the cost of childcare and holiday clubs over the summer
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Morrisons launches Family Picnic Box for £20, but there is a way you can get it for less
Avoid sky-high food prices, and additional mental load, on day trips with the kids this summer with this genius picnic box from Morrisons
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7 things prenatal trainers want you know about exercising safely in pregnancy - plus, expert tips for each trimester
